Always so painfully shy but hopelessly in love, Oliver Clark has one chance left. The woman he has secretly adored since childhood is getting married. But Patricia Daley, the girl next door who doesn't have a clue that Oliver's feelings for her have grown from "best friends forever" to "I love you," is stunned when he suddenly and awkwardly appears at her door. On a cold, rainy Chicago night near Christmas, two young people who have shared everything in life but hidden feelings and intimacy, struggle to admit the truth about their relationship.
AND IT ALL COMES DOWN TO A SIMPLE WISH...
Author F. Mark Granato presents a poignant, heart tugging short story that will warm the soul of anyone who has ever struggled with a last chance at love. Granato is the author of eight historical fiction novels. This is his first published short story.